New Colombia travel guide

[Jook]

Any thoughts? Is there any recommended travel guide (other than the very informative gringotalk books?!)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979126444/...37120_pe_ar_d3

[Rogbo]

I like lonely planet.

[Rogbo]

if you are planning bus or auto touring within Colombia, I would recommend "Auto Guia" Turistica De Colombia sold at the large bookstore at the malls in Colombia
Roger

[LastLion]

Originally Posted by Jook

Any thoughts? Is there any recommended travel guide (other than the very informative gringotalk books?!)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979126444/...37120_pe_ar_d3

I have heard that this guide is actually a really good one, JOOK!

Written by people who actually have travelled to colombia , unlike the infamous lonely planet guide in which the writer , who was dating a gal at the san francsico colobmain consulate and never actually never went to colombia. Apparently he just got all his info from the colombiana living in the states!

[Rogbo]

The book that Jook mentioned may very well be the better guide, I do not know. However I have been reading lonely planet as well as other sources for years to help plan trips, and IMHO they are user friendly, informative and accurate as a guide not gospel.
After reading the above post , I skimmed the Cali, Cafetera and a few other areas that I am familiar with and I find my 3rd edition 2003 copy of lonely planet “Colombia” Dated but still pretty accurate. The author claims to have 3 years experience in and around Colombia. I am unable to speak for more recent editions.
For me these guidebooks have been useful tools, and I will continue to use Lonely Planet as well as others.
Roger

[Jook]

I wonder if I really need a guide book. My trip is for the most part planned, sort of anyway. I'm meeting my GF in Cartagena. The plan is to spend a few days there and then go off to Santa Marta. That is, unless I end up falling asleep on a hammock on a nearby island for a few days. Anyway, I suppose I might as well spend the lousy $7 on the book. -) Thanks guys.

[Rogbo]

Just a little advice; have her use her ID to purchace the sim card for her use.

[RXD]

It is the good place to travel. The climate is tropical. Spanish here is precise and easy to understand. It is a country for travelers more than tourists. There are lots of site to see there such as amazing beaches, rainforests tours and jungle lodges, archaeological ruins and sites.